There's no doubt the Amex Gold is a fantastic card. It provides excellent points earning power in very relevant spend categories. However, it's the pair of the card's top two categories that ultimately sold me. … [Read more...] about Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
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The Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
What's the difference between credit cards and charge cards? A lot, actually, even though many use the terms interchangeably. But not to worry, the differences, while large, are few and are easy to understand. … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Things are going to be very different without Korean SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. But there are still great values available, so let's look at the best way to earn Hawaii award travel with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Korean SkyPass has long offered the best value when redeeming points or miles for travel to and from Hawaii. But since transferring points to SkyPass won't be an option come August 25, it's time to re-think our Hawaii award travel strategy. And so this is what earning Hawaiian award flights post-SkyPass will be like. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Review: The American Express Platinum Card
As you'll recall from my 2018 Strategy 2.0, I recently picked up the American Express Platinum Card. And it's a card I've long been conflicted about because my points strategy is different from many bloggers. I'm even conflicted about writing this review now, but here it is. … [Read more...] about Review: The American Express Platinum Card
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
My 2018 Credit Card Strategy 2.0
We're midway through 2018, and much has changed. So let's take a look at my 2018 credit card strategy 2.0. … [Read more...] about My 2018 Credit Card Strategy 2.0
My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
It's been a while since I did a credit card post, though not much has changed since then. But, here's my credit card strategy for 2018. … [Read more...] about My Credit Card Strategy for 2018
Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Marriott and Starwood's merger closed over a year ago, but details on a combined loyalty program remain scarce. But now we know a little more: Amex and Chase to issue Marriott credit cards going forward. … [Read more...] about Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
HawaiianMiles Transfer Bonus
For a limited time, get bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about HawaiianMiles Transfer Bonus